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Category: Management of Protected Areas

Protected areas play a significant role in the conservation of ecosystem biodiversity and natural state. Establishing the status of given animal and plant species and their habitat hints to the urgent need to ensure special protection of certain areas and their declaration as protected sites, both at national and cross-border level. So far within the national framework initial steps have been taken to identify Natura 2000 sites at national level, but we believe that much more work still remains ahead. We also hope and strive to implement the concept of ecological networks. The programme for management of protected areas aims at monitoring of and taking active participation into the process to upgrade the system of protected areas in Macedonia. As part of this programme we seek successful sharing of information in order to improve the protected area status, particularly by providing training, consultation and concrete actions. In that respect, MES makes continuous contribution for better planning and management of protected areas, and promotes the concept of area conservation as basis to ensure conditions needed for biodiversity protection and to include the locals’ needs and benefits, and the resources, as a novel concept of nature protection.

  • Educational research camp for biodiversity of National Park Pelister

    Educational research camp for biodiversity of National Park Pelister

    The transboundary nature of Prespa and Baba Mt. implores transboundary cooperation and coordination in order to achieve the efficient conservation of the region that PrespaNet strives for. Consequently, when MES was invited to join the Biology Students’ Research Society in their biological and ecological investigations of Baba Mt. (particularly national park “Pelister”) from July 8th-13th, we used PrespaNet to reach out and invite student volunteers from the three countries where the Prespa basin stretches.

    During the intense field research, we explored the biological diversity of the mountain, generously shared knowledge and experience with over thirty students, and noted any new biological and ecological data for the national park, as well as what has sadly gone missing and is possibly now extinct. These data did not only prove to have a research but also educational purpose. In scope of the project, in 2020 it is expected similar camp to be organized by SPP in Greece.

     

  • The wild side of Prespa – the beginning of a series of events

    The wild side of Prespa – the beginning of a series of events

    MES-Resen is organizing a series of lectures titled “The wild side od Prespa”. The short presentations are meant to introduce all interested parties (especially locals) to biodiversity monitoring and organism-specific skills, and most importantly – to tell stories that will spark up excitement for the field studies to follow and make the wait for the spring and summer more bearable. With this in mind, we are going over examples and anecdotes derived from monitoring studies on different taxonomic groups (birds, reptiles, plants, etc.), most coming from Prespa. Those that will attend will learn that without proper monitoring we can have strong misconceptions regarding the state that our organisms of interest are in, and at the same time will learn that monitoring is not only meant for biologists and ecologists, but rather, its quality is strongly dependent on the initiatives of enthusiasts and nature lovers.

    In the biodiversity hotspot that is Prespa, monitoring can (and has) uncover(ed) biodiversity surprises around every corner, that can turn even the least of nature lovers into “nature addicts”. Inevitably, the attained monitoring skills will prepare all volunteers for potential careers as biologists, ecologists, field assistants, researchers, or simply for a lifetime of nature enthusiasm. At an age when a substantial proportion of the international ecological and conservation interests and resources are focused on Prespa, there is no better allocation of time and effort than that spent on local engagement by practicing biological/ecological skills! “The wild side of Prespa” is organized with financial and logistical support from PONT (Prespa Ohrid Nature Trust, https://www.pont.org) and the municipality of Resen, respectively.

  • Nature Conservation Programme in Macedonia – Phase II

    Nature Conservation Programme in Macedonia – Phase II

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1528983201436{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Time frame: January 2017 – December 2020

    Funding: Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)

    Programme implemented by: Pharmahem – Skopje, HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation

    Key partners: Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning; Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Economy; Centre for Development of the East Planning Region; the Municipalities of Berovo, Pehchevo, Delchevo, Vinica, Makedonska Kamenica, Kochani, Probishtip, Karbinci, Zrnovci, Cheshinovo-Obleshevo and Shtip; Faculty of Forestry within the Ss. Cyril and Methodius University; the Bern University of Applied Sciences; and PE “Macedonian Forests”.

    Programme goal: The Nature Conservation Programme (NCP) in Macedonia – Phase II is integral to the SDC programme in Macedonia. The programme aims at assisting the country in the conservation of its exceptional biological diversity and natural ecosystems by promoting sustainable management and use.

    Contact person: Robertina Brajanoska brajanoska@mes.org.mk[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”shadow_line” margin_bottom=”30″][mk_fancy_title tag_name=”h3″ size=”30″ force_font_size=”true” size_smallscreen=”30″ size_tablet=”25″ size_phone=”22″ font_family=”none”]Новости од МЕД[/mk_fancy_title][mk_blog style=”thumbnail” grid_image_height=”300″ cat=”21″][/vc_column][/vc_row]

  • Supporting a Sustainable Future for People and Nature in the Osogovo Mountain

    Supporting a Sustainable Future for People and Nature in the Osogovo Mountain

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1528983806715{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Time frame: 2015–2018

    Funding: Project’s main financial support is provided by the German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU), whereas part of the funds are secured by the Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS).

    Partners: Bulgarian Biodiversity Foundation and EuroNatur from Germany.

    Project goal: Conservation of the biological diversity in joint efforts with the local population and promotion of sustainable use of natural resources.

    Contact person: Despina Kitanova kitanova@mes.org.mk[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”shadow_line” margin_bottom=”30″][mk_fancy_title tag_name=”h3″ size=”30″ force_font_size=”true” size_smallscreen=”30″ size_tablet=”25″ size_phone=”22″ font_family=”none”]Проектни активности[/mk_fancy_title][mk_blog style=”thumbnail” grid_image_height=”300″ cat=”120″][/vc_column][/vc_row]

  • Protecting biodiversity in the Balkans – Strengthening the cooperation along the Balkan Green Belt

    Protecting biodiversity in the Balkans – Strengthening the cooperation along the Balkan Green Belt

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1528983531555{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Time frame: January 2015 – December 2016

    Funding: German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU)

    Partners: The IUCN Programme Office for South-Eastern Europe and EuroNatur from Germany are the main partners in the project. In each of the nine countries along the Balkan Green Belt, key NGO partners are involved in the implementation of project activities: MES from Macedonia, PPNEA from Albania, Green Balkans from Bulgaria, SPP from Greece, ERA from Kosovo, CZIP from Montenegro, BPSSS from Serbia, DAYKO from Turkey and the Speleological Association “Explorers” from Romania.

    Project goal: Protection of the transboundary ecological network along the borders of Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Turkey and Romania through enhancing cooperation along the Balkan Green Belt.

    Contact person: Daniela Zaec zaec@mes.org.mk[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”shadow_line” margin_bottom=”30″][mk_fancy_title tag_name=”h3″ size=”30″ force_font_size=”true” size_smallscreen=”30″ size_tablet=”25″ size_phone=”22″ font_family=”none”]Новости од МЕД[/mk_fancy_title][mk_blog style=”thumbnail” grid_image_height=”300″ cat=”21″][/vc_column][/vc_row]

  • Biodiversity Conservation through Sustainable Management of Resources in Shar Mountain

    Biodiversity Conservation through Sustainable Management of Resources in Shar Mountain

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1528984605251{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Time frame: 2015–2017

    Funding: German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU)

    Partners: EuroNatur from Germany

    Project goal: Promoting sustainable use of natural resources in six municipalities along Shar Mountain and active involvement of the local stakeholders within the initiative to declare Shar Mountain a national park.

    Contact person: Frosina Pandurska-Dramikjanin pandurska@mes.org.mk[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”shadow_line” margin_bottom=”30″][mk_fancy_title tag_name=”h3″ size=”30″ force_font_size=”true” size_smallscreen=”30″ size_tablet=”25″ size_phone=”22″ font_family=”none”]Проектни активности[/mk_fancy_title][mk_blog style=”thumbnail” grid_image_height=”300″ cat=”123″][/vc_column][/vc_row]

  • Balkan Regional Ecological Network (BREN)

    Balkan Regional Ecological Network (BREN)

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1529321313905{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Time frame: 2013–2015

    Funding: MAVA Foundation

    Partner: EuroNatur and European Centre for Nature Conservation

    Project goal: Establishing a coherent and functional ecological network in the region (with protected areas as its basis and defined corridors ensuring its functionality) entirely integrated into the land-use planning sectors and fit for accommodation to climate change in the Balkans.

    Contact person: Robertina Brajanoska brajanoska@mes.org.mk[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”shadow_line” margin_bottom=”30″][mk_fancy_title tag_name=”h3″ size=”30″ force_font_size=”true” size_smallscreen=”30″ size_tablet=”25″ size_phone=”22″ font_family=”none”]Новости од МЕД[/mk_fancy_title][mk_blog style=”thumbnail” grid_image_height=”300″ cat=”21″][/vc_column][/vc_row]